Russia capable of supplying any of Philippines helicopter needs

Russia is capable of supplying any helicopters to the Philippines, including various models of its Moscow Mi-17 medium twin-turbine transport.

Russian Ambassador to the Philippines Igor Khovaev made this statement when asked if Manila really has a contract with Moscow regarding the purchase of these helicopters.

“Russians and Filipinos are working on that. So, I (would) like to remind you that Russia produces the best helicopters in the world,” he said during the press conference with select defense and foreign journalists in Makati City Tuesday.

The Russian envoy added that Moscow is ready to deliver these helicopters once an agreement is forged or signed.

“So, we are ready and I hope we’ll supply Russian helicopters to the Philippines. So, both sides are actively working on that and I’m sure we are on the right track. I believe that in the near future our Philippine partners will use Russian helicopters,” he stressed.

When asked how many helicopters Russia can provide, Khovaev said both sides are still working on the matter and it is still too early to give figures yet.


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